Jo... You are continually in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in memories and the knowledge that that the suffering is finally over for Mom. Sending you many hugs in return.

For Jo ~
 

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You are now the Sun -
what need have you for a crown?
You have vanished from this world -
what need have you to tie your robe?

I’ve heard that you can barely see your soul.
... But why look at all? -
yours is now the Soul of Souls!
~Rumi

Jo and family.
 

Jo,im sending you all the healing light I can muster,may it help you and the family at this time.I feel your pain,I know where you are comeing from as the strong are chosen...my friend be at peace.

Hugs Jo! If you need anything, please let me know.

From my family to you and your family,

Zimmeh

Jo, I'm so sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to you and your family and Snack. I also know this pain it will be 4yrs next month for my mom with cancer. It's so not fair .... Many blessings sweet lady !:rrose:

Jo, may you and your family be surrounded with love and peace in your deepest sorrow.

Just got a call that an Uncle passed...had been fighting cancer for several yrs.

Jo.

There is nothing else to say but to tell you that you are in my thoughts and prayers. And also to tell you that I really mean that.

I know that your mom was not the perfect mother and you have had mixed feelings about her, but that doesn't mean pain and loss is not deep. I am so sorry.

I am around, my friend.

I am sorry to hear that. I hope his loss is not too difficult for you.

I know this isn't the "What Are You Listening To Now" thread, but a good friend sent me this....wonderful stuff and so true for me. :rrose:

Checking in..
 

How is everyone doing? Jo.. you have very much been on my mind. I hope you are finding some peace and healing.

It's a beautiful, sunny day here in Alaska. It's supposed to warm up and maybe get into the mid 50's. Cold to the rest of you I'm sure, but for those that live here, it's reason to put on shorts and tank tops. I still haven't quite adapted to the temperatures here but I have to admit that the 50's sound wonderful, especially compared to the sub zero temps we had during the winter. The sights and sounds of spring are everywhere. I love Spring. It represents life and new beginnings. It renews our energy and everyone seems to smile more; smiles that are wonderfully contagious.

I have had lots of little reminders as of late to be thankful for the little things.. Well to others they may seem little, but we all know better don't we...? I take much less for granted nowadays and while I still have my occasional grumpy and/or feel like "poo" days here and there, there is no doubt that life is much more precious to me after Cancer. The little things are much more visible and are viewed with new and appreciative eyes.

Cancer can steal many things from us, but I am learning to find those little things that it cannot take away from me. I'd say that's progress of the best kind.

I hope you all are finding and enjoying the little things too...

Glad you are hvaing such a heat wave. :)

"""Cancer can steal many things from us, but I am learning to find those little things that it cannot take away from me. I'd say that's progress of the best kind."""

Yes, Vonni, we see progress in the little things. Green, a favorite thing. To many it is just a primary color. I watch for the sprigs of green in my tended yard.

My garden is in bloom.New growth, the fresh bright colors and a reminder that, in all things there is hope.

Hope the dirt will open and a little green sprout will grow into something wonderful every year, and we thrill to see it again and again.

I will plant my 8th rose bush in a few weeks. May 15th I will celebrate 8 cancer free years.

sorry Jo
 

the people I've lost to cancer : (it feels like a fucking lot some days but it has given me a bigger appreciation of how I want to live and I'm now a lot less tolerant of nonsense)
both good things!


childhood friend to leukemia
two male friends to Aids
two time breast cancer survivor (mom) who then developed brain cancer
friend with liver cancer
co-worker with pancreatic cancer
best friend of 27 years to cancer / sleep apnea / heart failure ( a combo)
grandma
great aunt


(grieving is a fucking bitch).....(f):candle:(f)

Woke up to the newd that a HS friend - very talented young lady, passed away after battling cancer for a year or month...either way...I am totally shocked and speechless! Life is so short....

Sorry for your loss
 

UPDATE on our beloved Debby!!!!
 

Thanks so much for the update, Clay!

You've suffered so many losses. Lives that were taken too soon. Living life YOUR way and being less tolerant of nonsense are very, very good things. To do anything else only cheats ourselves in the long run. Thank you for the reminder and for sharing.

I am so sorry for the loss of your friend =( Keep your memories of her close and remember her always with a smile. Sending you gentle hugs.

Thank you for the update Clay. Glad to hear that she is doing well. Sending thoughts of healing.